Effortless Barley & Mushroom Whole Grain Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 6 cups cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 1/2 cups pot barley
• 900 ml vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 to 4 tbsp 35% cream ((optional))